Tag: Dissolving capsules

According to the National Institutes of Health, a capsule is designed to release its contents at a specific point in the gastrointestinal tract, and altering this can change its effectiveness. This raises a critical question for many who have difficulty swallowing pills: can you dissolve supplement capsules in water without compromising their benefits?

An estimated 50% of people in the U.S. do not consume enough dietary magnesium. For those who struggle to swallow pills, a common and important question arises: can I open magnesium capsules and put in water?